How to pronounce intaglio
Say it like in-TAL-ee-yoh. Intaglio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- in
- TAL
- ee
- yoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intaglio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of intaglio
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-TAL-yoh.
What does intaglio mean?
- A design or piece of art which is engraved or etched into something.
- Any printing method in which the ink is laid upon the sunken parts of the printing form.
- To engrave or etch using intaglio.
Where does intaglio come from?
Borrowed from Italian intaglio, from intagliare (“to engrave”).
Questions about saying intaglio
How do you pronounce intaglio?
Say in-TAL-ee-yoh. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtælijoʊ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtæljəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intaglio?
Intaglio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: in · TAL · ee · yoh.
Is intaglio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ɪnˈtæljəʊ/ (in-TAL-yoh).